Research Administrator I
Research Administrator I
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Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application.
Boasting a 300acre treelined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6to1 undergraduate studenttofaculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lecture series courses and student government. Developing closeknit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing
The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty staff and students in an inclusive environment.
We seek greater representation of women minorities people with disabilities and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.
Position Summary:
The Research Administrator I provides deep and independent analytical and financial support in proposal processing and pre and/or postaward Research Administration for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE)at Rice University. S/he acts as a liaison between the principal investigator central administration and the funder. The Research Administrator I is responsible for complex multiinvestigator or center grants and serves in an advisory capacity to faculty and senior leadership (dean department chairs) in the areas related to research administration including compliance.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have experience in research administration.
Workplace Requirements
Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role combining both inoffice and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. PerRice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range:minimum salary of $65k
*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree
- 1 years of experience in administrative experience which includes some research administration experience (i.e grant proposal preparation and submission to various governmental agencies such as NSF DOD DOE DARPNIH etc.
Skills:
- Intermediate knowledge of word processing spreadsheet email and database software programs
- Working knowledge of research administration guidelines regulations and policies
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Problemsolving
Preferences:
- Bachelors degree in business administration accounting or finance
- Experience
- Experience working in an institution of higher education
- Five years of experience in a higher education environment with proficiency in organizational financial management
- Management of personnel and grants/contracts with federal/state agencies
- Experience with university policies and procedures
Essential Functions:
- Advises the Principal Investigator (PI) on administrative requirements in proposal preparation and ensures guidelines are followed for proposal formatting and submission requirements
- Develops and finalizes budgets and budget justifications with the PI and ensures proper allocation of charges
- Monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information
- Ensures Subcontract statements of work budget and budget justification are received and approved by the PI
- Verifies Cayuse records and works with OSR for submission to sponsor
- Coordinates and reviews account setup; reviews tracks and approves expenditures; monitors budgets; provides data for financial and progress reports
- Participates in account closeout activities
- Manages and maintains records files and reports
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functions
- Assists with administrative duties such as coordinating researchrelated travel purchasing equipment and supplies and scheduling meetings and events
- Assists with visa applications and Visitor Management System entry
- Coordinates with Rices Office of STEM Engagement for activity budgeting and reporting
- Completes Faculty Information System reporting
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center ator for support.
If you have any questions please email us at. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
